Boys name · California
Oliver in California
Oliver was the 7th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,456 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1910, California families have named 28,143 babies Oliver.
Popularity over time
Oliver in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 125th |
| 1926 | 25 | 206th |
| 1943 | 22 | 313th |
| 1959 | 21 | 521st |
| 1976 | 47 | 382nd |
| 1992 | 138 | 290th |
| 2009 | 517 | 114th |
| 2025 | 1,456 | 7th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 125th in 1910 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Oliver in California in a single year was 1,633, in 2022. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2022.
Across the country, Oliver reached its best rank of #1 in Ohio (2021). See Oliver in every state →
How popular is Oliver in California?
Oliver was the 7th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,456 babies named Oliver that year. Since 1910, California families have named 28,143 babies Oliver.
How many babies are named Oliver in California?
In 2025, 1,456 babies were named Oliver in California. The most babies named Oliver in California in a single year was 1,633, in 2022.
What is the rank of Oliver in California?
Oliver ranked 7th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2022.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.